MOT Status
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle underside covered with underseal
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested engine misfire. (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive lift. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth BRAKE (3.3.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SILENCER SKIN PEELING OFF
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.A.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL3 TYRES (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SILENCER SKIN PEELING OFF
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.A.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL3 TYRES (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all four shocks rusty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all four shocks rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
spare tyre bald
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
spare tyre bald
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exsaust back box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tracking needs to be checked
EML is on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
front wheel alignment check
nearside front tyre sidewall worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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BN53 VCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BN53 VCV registered?
BN53 VCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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